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TYPES OF

MALWARE
FILELESS
MALWARE
1This type of malware operates in
a system's memory, leaving little
or no trace on the hard disk. It is
often more challenging to detect
and remove compared to
traditional file-based malware.
POLYMORPHIC
MALWARE
Polymorphic malware can
change its code or appearance
each time it infects a new system,
making it more challenging for
antivirus programs to detect and
prevent.
BOTNETS
A botnet is a network of
compromised computers (often
called bots) controlled by a single
entity, the "botmaster." These
bots can be used for various
malicious activities, including
distributed denial-of-service
(DDoS) attacks, spreading
malware, or sending spam.
RANSOMWARE
Ransomware encrypts a user's
files and demands payment
(usually in cryptocurrency) for the
decryption key. It can be
particularly destructive, as it can
lead to data loss and financial
harm.
ROOTKITS
Rootkits are designed to hide the
existence of certain processes or
programs from normal methods
of detection. They often provide a
means for unauthorized access to
a computer or system.
KEYLOGGERS
Keyloggers record keystrokes on
a computer or mobile device,
capturing sensitive information
such as usernames, passwords,
and credit card numbers. This
information can then be used for
identity theft or other malicious
purposes.
WORMS
Worms are standalone
malware that replicate and
spread across networks,
usually without user
intervention. They can
consume a lot of network
bandwidth and often carry
payloads that can harm the
host system.
TROJANS
Trojans disguise themselves as
legitimate software, tricking
users into installing them. Once
activated, they can perform
various malicious activities, such
as stealing sensitive information,
creating backdoors for other
malware, or disrupting system
functionality.
VIRUSES
Viruses attach themselves to
legitimate programs and
spread when those programs
are executed. They can
corrupt or delete data, and
spread to other systems
through infected files.
SPYWARE
Spyware secretly monitors and
collects user information without
their knowledge. This can include
keystrokes, login credentials,
browsing habits, and more. The
collected data is often sent to a
remote server for exploitation.
ADWARE
Adware displays unwanted
advertisements on a user's
device, often in the form of pop-
up ads or unwanted browser
toolbars. While not inherently
malicious, it can be disruptive
and may lead to unintended
clicks on malicious ads.
HAVE YOU EVER ENCOUNTERED
ANY TYPE OF MALWARE? HOW DID
YOU HANDLE THEM?

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